Steve Smith career highlights

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The Carolina Panthers made Smith a third-round pick in 2001, and he rewarded their faith with a Pro Bowl-caliber season as a kick and punt returner. He averaged 25.1 yards per kickoff return with two touchdowns, and added a punt return for a score as well.

Smith became more involved in the Panthers’ offense in 2002 before he broke out in Week 14 with five catches for 144 yards and a touchdown, plus two punt return touchdowns in a 52-31 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He was also suspended for a game for punching a teammate in a film session.